<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">I apologize that I accidentally replied to the GSBN address rather than Luc's email, but now that the request is out there, I hope that anyone who would be able to speak on this might respond. <div><br></div><div>Thanks,</div><div>Laura FP Bartels<br>
<br><div><div>On Mar 29, 2012, at 10:42 AM, Laura Bartels wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Dear Luc,<div><br></div><div>I am writing to ask whether you have considered attending the 2012 International Straw Builders' Conference. In a conversation with Martin Hammer by phone yesterday, we were discussing how valuable it would be to have a presentation of the French straw bale code or guidelines. Martin will give an update on the straw bale code process through the International Code Council, while David Eisenberg will present on the Tribal Green Building Code effort that is taking place here in the US and the benefits and opportunities that presents for many. </div><div><br></div><div>Please consider your attendance, or someone else who has been instrumental in the creation of the code. And feel free to let me know if you have any questions or concerns.</div><div><br></div><div>Merci,</div><div>Laura<br><div>
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"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; "><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#4C721D" face="'Times New Roman'" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Helvetica; "><div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(76, 114, 29); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; ">Register now for the International Straw Builders Conference at <a href="http://www.strawbaleconference.com/">www.strawbaleconference.com</a></span></div></div></span></i></b></span></font></span></font></span></i></b></span></font></div></span></span></i></b></span></font></div></span></span></i></b></span></div></span>
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<br><div><div>On Nov 10, 2011, at 4:28 AM, Luc Floissac wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite">
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<font size="2"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Everyone,</span></font></font><br>
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thanks Martin for the informations concerning ICC.<br>
<br>
In France the SB code is approuved since june 2011.<br>
This code is available here:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.compaillons.eu/boutique/reglesprofessionnellesdelaconstructionpaille">http://www.compaillons.eu/boutique/reglesprofessionnellesdelaconstructionpaille</a>
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<br>
This SB code covers:<br>
- SB infil<br>
- SB plaster with earth / lime / cement<br>
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Martin, Could you give me your adress in order to send you this code
?<br>
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Regards.<br>
<br>
Luc Floissac <br>
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Le 10/11/2011 01:10, martin hammer a écrit :
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<font size="2"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Everyone,<br>
<br>
Bad news and good news regarding the proposed Strawbale
Construction section of the International Green Construction
Code (IGCC). The bad news is very bad. Strawbale
Construction was eliminated from the IGCC and it was not
even heard at the Final Action Hearings that concluded
Sunday. <br>
<br>
Without going into the complex circumstances and procedure,
three weeks ago a proponent of a related Code Change
Proposal withdrew it, which caused the section to be
eliminated. The proponent was a Building Official who is
significantly less biased and more interested in public
welfare than the many industry representatives involved, who
as a rule are interested in protecting their territory.
This building official was the only person in a position to
do what he did. He maintains it was his decision, but also
acknowledged the influence of other opponents (industry
representatives). I was unknowingly exposed to this action,
which amounted to (or felt like) a stab in the back.<br>
<br>
The most legitimate criticism by opponents was that the IGCC
process did not include committee members qualified to judge
the structural aspects of the proposed SB code. Although
there is truth to this, I argued (among other things) that
the code was created by licensed design professionals and
academics experienced in design, construction and testing of
strawbale buildings (including many from the GSBN who were
kind enough to write letters of support). This includes
Mark Aschheim (CE professor Santa Clara University) who
wrote detailed analysis and rationale for the seismic
provisions. <br>
<br>
At the other end of the spectrum were absurd comments, such
as strawbale construction was “not a green subject”. Or
that there is no uniformity from one bale to the next. The
latter comment coming from a representative of the American
Wood Council, which promotes a material (wood) where each
piece is unique. Comments such as these speak of ignorance
at best, or more likely obstructionism.<br>
<br>
So what could possibly be the good news? I have refocused
my energy on proposing strawbale construction for inclusion
in the International Building Code (IBC). Proposals are due
Jan 3, 2012. The IBC is where strawbale construction
ultimately belongs (the IGCC would have been a nice step,
but with limited effect). Once in the IBC (and probably the
International Residential Code), it would as a matter of
course become part of the building code of virtually every
jurisdiction in the US.<br>
<br>
Almost every opponent of SB Construction in the IGCC stated
it “doesn’t belong in the IGCC, it belongs in the IBC”.
I’ve written an e-mail “anticipating their support in
principle” as I notified them of my IBC intention. The
International Code Council, the body that facilitates and
oversees the writing and publication of the I-Codes, has
been very helpful throughout, and as one staff architect
recently stated - “As long as you persevere we will be
backing you.”<br>
<br>
The IGCC effort was not wasted. The language as it stands
is much more “code ready” than it was at the beginning of
the process 2 years ago. I now have written objections from
opponents, many of which I have addressed (the legitimate
ones) and made changes resulting in a better code. It is on
many more people’s radar (mostly in a good way). The
structural provisions are undergoing further review by a
task force organized by Mark Aschheim and are being placed
on the plate of the Building Seismic Safety Commission, an
important commission that advises the ICC.<br>
<br>
With my intention to submit this to the ICC on 12/24/11 (my
internal deadline), I offer to send the current version to
those interested in making comments.<br>
<br>
At least three people from this list were kind enough to
make donations to CASBA to help cover expenses for the IGCC
effort. I here offer to return those donations (contact me
or Maurice Bennett), but will also suggest that they instead
be used toward expenses of the even more important IBC
effort. The first Hearings will occur in Dallas at the end
of April.<br>
<br>
That’s all for now on the code front. I will either succeed
with this before I die (with significant help from my SB
friends), or have the straw bale code engraved on my
tombstone. But I now have a new plan and renewed optimism
about straw bale in the IBC. Onward.<br>
<br>
Martin Hammer<br>
<br>
PS – A note of thanks to David Eisenberg for his continued
support.<br>
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